Messier 88 (M88) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices, approximately 47 million light-years away from Earth. This galaxy reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed end of March.
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Messier 66 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 36 million light-years away in the constellation Leo that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in early March.
Messier 65 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in mid-March.
The Hamburger Galaxy, also known as NGC 3628, is an unbarred spiral galaxy located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed in early March.
Messier 108 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 46 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around early-March.
Galaxy season has begun. This year, I’m kicking it off with the Surfboard Galaxy and the Baader Travel Companion.
Messier 105 is an elliptical galaxy located approximately 32 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around March 1st.
Messier 96 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 31 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. The galaxy reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around end February to early March.
Messier 95 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 33 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around end of February.
Markarian’s Chain is a visually striking alignment of galaxies in the Virgo constellation, showcasing a series of gravitationally interacting galaxies, such as Messier 84 and Messier 86. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight around mid April.